Things I am looking for.

[jaypee]

I'm creating a list of random things I'm currently looking for. That way if you run into any, you can let me know. Hell, you may even have some of these things, and I could buy/trade with you. Could I get these things from Ebay? Of course, but am I going to? Not really. Basically, I like my projects to be defined by what I have on hand. It's why the things I make are so random. It's usually from things I run into.

Anyhow, here is a list of stuff, and (sometimes) why:

1. Toy instruments. Basically, the kind you press a button, and it makes noise. The cheaper the toy, the better. I'm going to turn them into real instruments. It's preferable if they seem really simple, but take up a good bit of space (it means there is empty space inside).
2. Working Speak and Spells. I made this one plural, because as many as I can get, I can do stuff with.
3. Old hand-held transistor radios. I've got a project idea for using one of these as a case for an iPod. A click-dial would be preferred, and I don't really want a working one. That way I don't feel I'm destroying an antique.
4. Any cheap/crappy toy with lights or motors. It doesn't even have to work, as long as I can salvage stuff from it. Sometimes it's far cheaper to buy pre-made stuff and pull the products out than to buy them individually. An example is this "under-bed" light for kids I bought for $6. It has 21 high powered LEDs(about $0.60 each) and a good 4.5v power brick ($5).
5. Straight Razors. I just like them, and want to increase my collection. I'm always on the lookout for them.
6. Nice, small, boxes/cases made from wood, plastic, or metal. Basically things like Altoid tins, cigar boxes, etc. Anything from the size of a pack of gum, to the size of a loaf of bread. I'm open.
7. Old broken phones. I want the pickups from them.
8. Nice button/switches. Especially circular switches, as those are much harder to find.
9. Anything with a light or sound sensor.
10. Anything electronic that is kind of weird or strange or would make a neat case.

Basically, I'm not looking for people to scour the open markets for such things, but hopefully you will see something and remember me. Maybe you've got one lying around you were about to throw away. I'm generally looking for found/cheap items, not quality or large quantities.